EMT - Paramedic

General Description

The purpose of this job is to provide advanced pre-hospital emergency medical care to patients who are injured, ill, or in distress. To assess patient conditions, administer life-saving treatments, monitor and react to changes in condition, and safely transport patients to medical facilities while providing complete and concise documentation.

This position works under supervision of EMS Captain or designee. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Responds to both basic and advanced emergency medical calls.
• Operates equipment and transports patients to definitive care facilities.
• Operates emergency vehicles both day and night in all weather conditions.
• Provides advanced emergency medical care in accordance with established protocol, guidelines, written or verbal instructions from physicians.
• Observes patient responses; identifies diagnostic signs which may require communications with medical facility for advice and direction administers medications and treatment as instructed by physicians.
• Maintains accurate and complete prehospital patient care reports.
• Checks and restocks the ambulance for proper equipment and supplies.
• Performs general maintenance work and upkeep on vehicles, apparatus, equipment, station and grounds.
• Meets the General Requirements of 12VAC5-31-900.
• Participates in continuing training and instruction program by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled classes.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college.

Experience:   Four (4) years (Preferred), Two (2) years minimum of emergency medical experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Possession of Commonwealth of Virginia Paramedic 
• Possession of EVOC I & II certifications
• Possession of CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Completion of Haz-Mat Awareness, NIMS 100, 200, 700 & 800
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must maintain certifications during duration of employment.  

Physical Demands

Medium Work – Involves lifting more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying objects weighting up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment (Unavoidable Hazards)

Involves exposure to biohazards, blood borne pathogens, chemical, environmental and other unknown hazards.   

Compensation

Salary Range: $63,510-81,659 Annually. 

Salary is negotiable based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The posted salary reflects base pay only and does not include additional compensation that may be earned through overtime, or rotation-based assignments, as applicable.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Dinwiddie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires Dinwiddie County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

This position is eligible for the County's employee benefits package. *Click here to apply for this position*